The bustling streets of Colombo, including Maradana, Battaramulla, and Parliament Road, were brought to a standstill as torrential rains lashed the city, causing widespread flooding and severe traffic congestion. The heavy downpour has disrupted daily life, leaving many residents stranded and businesses affected.

The inclement weather is expected to persist as meteorologists warn of enhanced rainy conditions across Sri Lanka. Showers or thundershowers are predicted to occur over most parts of the country after 2 p.m. The Sri Lanka Department of Meteorology has issued warnings of heavy rains exceeding 100 mm at certain locations in the Uva, Sabaragamuwa, and Central provinces.

Coastal areas of the Western, Southern, and Eastern provinces, as well as the Mannar and Jaffna districts, may also experience showers during the morning hours.

The prevailing weather patterns are attributed to the influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge. This weather phenomenon is impacting the island's climatic conditions and causing significant rainfall.